Ray Pierce
Born: 6/6/1897 in Emporia, KS, USA
Died: 5/4/1963 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-12 | Final Game: 1926-09-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 156 lbs
Full name: Raymond Lester Pierce
Biography
Ray Pierce was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1926. Born in 1897, Pierce's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, amidst the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of the lively ball era. He made his debut on May 12, 1924, and concluded his time in the majors on September 16, 1926. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 7-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.64.
Pierce was known for his competitive spirit and determination, striking out a total of 38 batters over his career. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during a period when the role of the pitcher was evolving. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Pierce's presence in the game adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1920s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 66 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 182.0 | 269 | 114 | 12 | 63 | 38 | 5.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7.36 | - |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 5 | 4 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 134 | 55 | 24 | 18 | 5.50 | -516.5 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 2 | 7 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 128 | 53 | 35 | 18 | 5.63 | -656.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 52 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.200 | 0.212 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 23 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 39 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 66 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | PHI | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |